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Pair of White Metal Earrings with Floral Motif in Relief
Pair of White Metal Earrings with Floral Motif in Relief
Object Number 991-12-60/14939B
Display Title Pair of White Metal Earrings with Floral Motif in Relief
Descriptions
Indigenous Term earring - erhuan
Object Description Pair of white metal earrings. A flower in relief on each with two simple bangles. <transliteration> (Chinese name). 3.3 cm. (l) x 2 cm. (w) x 2.5 (d).
Inventory Description Earring, french hook, silver, flower, two stick danglers
Classification
  • Earring
Department Ethnographic
Date late 19th century - early 20th century
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / China
Materials Silver, Metal
Dimensions Overall: 3.6 x 1.8 cm (1 7/16 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Provenance
Donor Sarah Conger Buchan Jewell

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